fumble, then penalty, then run

[ajmc]

When did it become our responsibility for avoiding total misconceptions others, who have no business eavesdropping on conversations, or actions, intended solely for other game officials?

Bean bags are dropped to alert/remind ourselves, or our crew mates, of certain things, andy are not intended to communicate with coaches, spectators or announcers who may choose to involve themselves in communications not intended for them.

It's the same reason Referees don't stick their head into a huddle and suggest what plays may not be working.

[Canned Heat]

Originally Posted by ajmc

When did it become our responsibility for avoiding total misconceptions others, who have no business eavesdropping on conversations, or actions, intended solely for other game officials?

Bean bags are dropped to alert/remind ourselves, or our crew mates, of certain things, andy are not intended to communicate with coaches, spectators or announcers who may choose to involve themselves in communications not intended for them.

It's the same reason Referees don't stick their head into a huddle and suggest what plays may not be working.

Wow...I was thinking almost the exact same thing. And actually, since when would a coach's interpretation of an official's action be of any concern either way? They typically think there's a hold on every play when his team is on defense and he's 50+ yards away.
And for the record...our crew has always bagged a fumble anywhere. Maybe not the status quo everywhere, but....

[xtremeump]

Where in any NFHS Publications does it say to bag all fumbles ? I would bring it up if I knew where it is. Thanks

[HLin NC]

Try page 40 of the NFHS OFFICIALS MANUAL.

B. If there is a fumble, covering official should:
1. Mark yard line of fumble with bean bag if beyond line of scrimmage.

[xtremeump]

Thanks, is that it ?

[OKREF]

What about the one time you would bean bag the spot of an interception?

[HLin NC]

Momentum- inside the B5.

[maven]

Originally Posted by OKREF

What about the one time you would bean bag the spot of an interception?

Never.

Sorry, this is a nit I pick. My BJ bags the momentum spot, not the spot of the interception.

If we start talking about bagging an interception, somebody's going to start bagging interceptions.